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How to Know if You Need Root Canal Therapy
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How to Know if You Need Root Canal Therapy

Root canal therapy is used to restore a tooth that has developed a root canal infection Many people are anxious about getting one, but treatment is always preferable to oral pain and tooth loss. How do patients know if they need this restorative treatment? When you visit Metropolitan Dental Care, one of our experienced dentists will examine your tooth to determine the best way to restore your oral health. Here are some common signs that you are a candidate for safe and effective root canal therapy. Reasons for Needing Root Canal Therapy Root canal therapy is necessary when your dental pulp [...]

How to Know if You Need Root Canal TherapyRoy Kaluzshner2022-02-15T10:25:22-07:00

What are the negative effects of teeth grinding?
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What are the negative effects of teeth grinding?

Teeth grinding can be annoying for both you and those around you, but annoyance is hardly the biggest negative of the habit. Also known as bruxism, teeth grinding can be a symptom of a larger problem such as stress or malocclusion (bite misalignment). And if you don’t stop grinding your teeth, it can lead to some serious issues. At Metropolitan Dental Care, our dentists are experts at treating bruxism. We will determine the cause of your bruxism and offer solutions to help keep you from clenching and grinding your teeth. Here are the negative effects of teeth grinding that we will treat [...]

What are the negative effects of teeth grinding?Roy Kaluzshner2025-01-13T12:25:52-07:00

Recovery Tips Following Gum Graft Surgery

If the roots of your teeth are exposed due to advanced periodontal disease, professional deep cleaning can help tissue reattach to the teeth. However, once gum tissue is lost, it will not regrow. When it gum recession is severe enough to expose the roots of your teeth, a gum graft may be needed. When facing periodontal disease and potential gum surgery, you want an experienced periodontist who specializes in treating gums. Dr. Mike Norouzinia at Metropolitan Dental Care is a board-certified periodontist and member of the American Academy of Periodontology. With his advanced training, education, and experience, he is the doctor [...]

Recovery Tips Following Gum Graft SurgeryRoy Kaluzshner2025-01-13T12:11:15-07:00

When is Gum Surgery Necessary?

At Metropolitan Dental Care, we believe in keeping treatment as conservative as possible. That being said, there are times when surgical intervention is necessary to preserve the health of your teeth and gums. Here, your Denver dentists discuss gum surgery and explain when this type of treatment may be necessary. What is gum (periodontal) disease? The mildest form of periodontal disease is gingivitis. This begins with the build-up of bacterial plaque that hardens into calculus. Also known as tartar, calculus irritates the gums, causing them to become inflamed and easily bleed. With gingivitis, the symptoms are mild, and the teeth remain stable. Many people [...]

When is Gum Surgery Necessary?Roy Kaluzshner2025-01-13T12:11:16-07:00

What Happens at a Dental Cleaning?
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What Happens at a Dental Cleaning?

According to the American Dental Association, you should schedule a visit to the dentist every six months. Many people dread these visits because of dental fear and anxiety, but others miss their regular dental cleanings simply because they don’t understand how this process benefits their oral health. If you miss a dental cleaning with your Denver dentist, then plaque and tartar will build up, which can cause tooth decay and gum disease. Over time, your dental health will continue to decline, and you’ll develop worse dental problems that take more extensive procedures to correct. We want to help you avoid that! Schedule [...]

What Happens at a Dental Cleaning?Roy Kaluzshner2025-01-13T12:25:53-07:00

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